Essential Info
Length
6 - 8 nights
Full Route Length
93 miles / 147 km
Shortest Break Length
65 miles / 104 km
How Difficult?
This is a mostly easy and well signposted walk. A relaxing week in beautiful surroundings.
Terrain: Woodlands, forest and meadows along the Spey valley, with the odd section of more exposed hillside moorland.
What’s it like underfoot? Good tracks and paths. Smaller sections can be boggy or rocky.
How Much Up & Down? Not too much. Gentle rolling countryside for much of the route. A couple of bigger climbs of up to 200m, but nothing too strenuous.
Signposting: Good.
Navigation: Pretty straightforward. Keep you map and guidebook handy though!
Speyside Way
The Speyside Way opened in 1981 and offers spectacular scenery in the whisky distilling region of north east Scotland.
Starting in Buckie on the Moray coast you will walk through the heart of malt whisky country and towards the foothills of the Cairngorms. Generally the way is straight forward, along paths and disused railway lines, through farmland, across hills and through splendid scenery of mixed woods, beside the river Spey.
Our Holidays
The Speyside Way can be spread over five to seven days depending on the time available and if you want to walk the Spurs along the way. Make your choice depending on your available time and the pace you find most comfortable.
Click on the links below to have a look at the details for each holiday. Don't underestimate the time you need to enjoy the fine scenery and distilleries.
The Speyside Way
Buckie to Aviemore 65 miles / 104 km
We offer 2 holidays covering the whole route - the extra day means you will walk slightly less each day during the week
| Code | Length | Average per day | Price range | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP6 | 5 days walking (6 nights) | 13 miles/21 km | £340 - £420 | Book Now Full Info |
| SP7 | 6 days walking (7 nights) | 11 miles/17 km | £374 - £470 | Book Now Full Info |
The Speyside Way & Tomintoul Spur
Buckie to Aviemore 80 miles / 128 km
This is our full Speyside Way route including the Tomintoul Spur with fantastic views across to the Cairngorm Mountain Range.
| Code | Length | Average per day | Price range | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPT7 | 6 days walking (7 nights) | 13 miles/21 km | £382 - £478 | Book Now Full Info |
The Speyside Way & Dufftown Spur
Buckie to Aviemore 77 miles / 123 km
This is our full Speyside Way route including the Dufftown Spur. Dufftown is an attractive and varied circuit encompassing the famous Glenfiddich Distillery.
| Code | Length | Average per day | Price range | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPD7 | 6 days walking (7 nights) | 13 miles/21 km | £386 - £482 | Book Now Full Info |
The Speyside Way & Tomintoul & Dufftown Spurs
Buckie to Aviemore 92 miles / 147 km
Of all the Speyside Way holidays this is our longest and encompasses both the Dufftown and Tomintoul Spurs along the way.
| Code | Length | Average per day | Price range | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP8 | 7 days walking (8 nights) | 13 miles/21 km | £429 - £541 | Book Now Full Info |
